Who’s behind ROX?

Real connection matters. As our world becomes increasingly digital and individualistic, we believe people are happier when they share meaningful experiences together, the kind where you can look each other in the eye and truly connect.

ROX is an Escape Experience designed for real human interaction. Our immersive adventures surprise and bring people closer. Because real connection happens when emotions are shared, not online, but in person.

About Mark

I’m Mark Smolenaars (1982), founder and experience creator at ROX. I’m the proud father of Beau and partner to Ingrid.

My inner drive is to surprise and inspire people. As an experience creator, I use elements like gaming and interaction to design immersive, non-digital worlds. I’m responsible for the entire experience, from the concept and storyline to the puzzles and game design.

I truly believe people want to come together to share exciting, meaningful experiences. Ones where they can look each other in the eye and truly connect, not from behind a screen.

Our team

We work with a team of enthusiastic students from Nijmegen and the surrounding area. Each and every one of them is a fan of escape rooms and passionate about giving guests a great time. Will you come meet our team?